Practical Insights on eGovernment

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International donors invest in eGovernment solutions as they have the potential to bring many benefits to governments and citizens alike, including: providing better access to public services, increasing efficiency and transparency, and improving governance.

eGovernment Solutions

  • Improved service delivery: eGovernment solutions can help to improve the delivery of public services by making them more accessible, efficient, and transparent. This can help to reduce corruption, increase accountability, and improve the overall quality of life for citizens.
  • Increased efficiency: eGovernment solutions can automate many processes and reduce the need for manual labor, thus increasing efficiency and reducing the cost of government operations. This can free up resources that can be used for other development initiatives.
  • Improved transparency: eGovernment solutions can increase transparency by making government processes and data more accessible to citizens. This can help to reduce corruption and increase accountability, and can also provide valuable information for decision-making.
  • Better decision-making: eGovernment solutions can provide real-time data that can be used to inform decision-making, helping governments to allocate resources more effectively and respond more quickly to emerging challenges.
  • Improved governance: eGovernment solutions can help to improve governance by making government processes more accessible, efficient, and transparent. This can increase citizen trust in government and improve the overall quality of governance.
  • Enhanced citizen engagement: eGovernment solutions can also enhance citizen engagement by providing a platform for citizens to voice their opinions and concerns, and by making government data and processes more accessible to the public.

eGovernment solutions can help to reduce poverty, promote sustainable development, and create a more equitable society.

Introducing the USAID Digital Government Model

Introducing the USAID Digital Government Model

Published on: Jul 13 2022 by Guest Writer - Comments Off on Introducing the USAID Digital Government Model
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Introducing the 6 Principles for Subnational Data Use for Development

Introducing the 6 Principles for Subnational Data Use for Development

Published on: May 18 2022 by Guest Writer - Comments Off on Introducing the 6 Principles for Subnational Data Use for Development
Calls for more inclusive development activity, aligned with the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and an increasingly complex set of development actors...
7 New Blockchain Initiatives Driving Financial Innovation Across Africa

7 New Blockchain Initiatives Driving Financial Innovation Across Africa

Published on: Apr 27 2022 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on 7 New Blockchain Initiatives Driving Financial Innovation Across Africa
The digital economy is booming across Africa with multiple fintech innovations using blockchain, cryptocurrencies, and Web3 to change the way Africans interact...
IDRC Predicts the Future of Artificial Intelligence in the Global South

IDRC Predicts the Future of Artificial Intelligence in the Global South

Published on: Mar 24 2022 by Guest Writer - Comments Off on IDRC Predicts the Future of Artificial Intelligence in the Global South
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Mapping Trends in African Government Internet Freedom Restrictions

Mapping Trends in African Government Internet Freedom Restrictions

Published on: Mar 16 2022 by Guest Writer - Comments Off on Mapping Trends in African Government Internet Freedom Restrictions
Internet freedom in Africa has been on the decline over the past years with several countries continually adopting aggressive and sophisticated measures that...
5 Ways to Implement 9 UN Principles for Responsible Digital Payments

5 Ways to Implement 9 UN Principles for Responsible Digital Payments

Published on: Feb 23 2022 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on 5 Ways to Implement 9 UN Principles for Responsible Digital Payments
The transformative power of digital payments will be invaluable in rebuilding economies from the wreckage of the COVID-19 pandemic, especially for women and girls...
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Published on: May 26 2021 by Linda Raftree - 2 Comments
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Apply Now: $185,000 Startup Tech Innovation Grants in Uganda, Nigeria

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Published on: Jan 25 2021 by Wayan Vota - 8 Comments
UGX 640 Million UNICEF Uganda Innovation Fund UNICEF Uganda has launched an Innovation Fund Challenge to leverage the disruptive power of technology and enhance...
Ghana’s Supply Chain Control Tower Success in Public Health

Ghana’s Supply Chain Control Tower Success in Public Health

Published on: Jan 06 2021 by Guest Writer - Comments Off on Ghana’s Supply Chain Control Tower Success in Public Health
The Control Tower concept has existed for a while in global supply chains. Control Towers are agile cloud computing platforms that provide actionable, granular...
5 Lessons Learned Managing COVID-19 Grant Applications in South Africa

5 Lessons Learned Managing COVID-19 Grant Applications in South Africa

Published on: Dec 17 2020 by Guest Writer - Comments Off on 5 Lessons Learned Managing COVID-19 Grant Applications in South Africa
Kwantu was working closely with the Free State Department of Small Business Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs (DESTEA) when COVID-19 hit South Africa. The...